IGP promotes all members of special female unit named after Otumfuo
SOURCE: GRAPHICONLINE The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yuhonu has promoted all members of the Police Royal Ladies, a special all-female group in the Ghana Police Service named after Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to their next ranks. The promotion follows two separate parades of honour the group held for Otumfuo—first at the […]
China executes four more Myanmar mafia members
SOURCE: BBC China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, one of the notorious dynasties that ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report. They were among 21 of the family’s members and associates who were convicted of fraud, homicide, injury and other crimes by a court in Guangdong province. Last November the […]
Aspiring Nigerian singer dies after being bitten by a snake
SOURCE: BBC There has been an outpouring of grief in Nigeria following the death of an aspiring singer who died on Saturday after being bitten by a snake in the capital, Abuja. Ifunanya Nwangene, 26, rose to prominence after appearing on The Voice Nigeria, the local version of the international TV singing competition, in 2021. […]
Families take legal action as British tourists die
SOURCE; BBC NEWS Four British people have died within four months after being struck down with stomach bugs while on holiday in Cape Verde, lawyers representing their families have said. Mark Ashley, 55, of Bedfordshire, Elena Walsh, 64, from Birmingham, Karen Pooley, 64, of Gloucestershire, and a 56-year-old man all died last year after contracting […]
Muntaka calls for strong alumni backing at maiden KNUST Kaptains of Industry Soirée & Awards
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has underscored the critical role of alumni support in strengthening the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), urging past students to give back to the institution that shaped their lives. Speaking at the maiden KNUST Kaptains of Industry Soirée & Awards Nite (KOISAN) […]
African champions ASFAR place fourth after loss to Gotham at Women’s Champions Cup
By: Belinda Nketia ASFAR’s push for a podium finish at the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup ended on Sunday, February 1, 2026 after the African champions fell 4-0 to Gotham FC in the third-place playoff at the Emirates Stadium in London. The Moroccan side arrived in London as CAF Women’s Champions League winners and one of […]
President Mahama calls for renewed regional unity to tackle West Africa’s security threats
By Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama has called for a renewed collective commitment among West African states to confront the growing threat of terrorism and extremism, warning that insecurity in the region transcends national borders and demands a new, coordinated approach. Speaking at the High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security in Accra, […]
Kwesi Arthur opens up about resentment in the music industry
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian Rapper and Songwriter, Kwesi Arthur has spoken out about the negativity and resentment he believes is prevalent in the Ghanaian music industry, particularly towards successful artistes. In an interview with Kwadwo Sheldon, he stated that, people often try to pit artistes against each other, creating unnecessary tension and competition. “There’s […]
Arsenal lift first FIFA Women’s Champions Cup
By: Belinda Nketia Arsenal Women wrote their name into the history books on Sunday, February 1, 2026, after beating Brazil’s SC Corinthians 3-2 in extra time to win the first-ever FIFA Women’s Champions Cup at Arsenal Stadium. Substitute Caitlin Foord scored the winning goal deep into extra time to settle a tense final and spark […]
President Mahama arrives for World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Dubai to participate in the 2026 World Governments Summit, a high-level global forum bringing together leaders to shape the future of governance. President Mahama departed Accra aboard an aircraft provided by the President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin […]
Women’s AFCON 2026 faces venue uncertainty weeks before start
By Kwame Bediako Reports are swirling that Morocco has withdrawn from hosting the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), originally set for March 19 to April 3. The development leaves the tournament’s future in limbo, with no official word yet from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirming the pullout or a new venue. […]
WHO official warns pandemics will return, urges local capacity building in Africa
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Mohamed Yakub Janabi, has warned that pandemics will return just like we saw with Ebola and Covid-19, stating “100%, It’s just a matter of time, they will come back”. He stated on TV3’s Hot Issues on Sunday, February 1, 2026, that […]
Ghana futsal team intensifies training ahead of Zambia AFCON qualifier
By: Belinda Nketia Ghana’s national futsal team stepped up training on Sunday, Feb 1, 2026, ahead of its CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations first-leg qualifier against Zambia on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at the University of Cape Coast Sports Hall. The match is scheduled for 4 p.m. and is expected to attract strong attention […]
Sports Writers’ Association celebrates 8th anniversary in Volta Region
By Tilda Acorlor The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Volta/Oti Chapter is celebrating its 8th anniversary, marking effective growth and progress in promoting sports journalism in the region. In a statement, the Association expressed gratitude to its members for their contributions to its success, despite the challenges faced by sports journalists. The statement noted […]
